Geoinformatics, Nano-technology and Precision Farming (B.Sc Agriculture)

Remote sensing, GIS, GPS, precision farming tools and nano-technology applications in agriculture.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics

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01Unit 1: Precision Farming - Concepts and Tools 5 topics

Concept and need of precision agriculture
Spatial and temporal variability
Tools: leaf colour chart, SPAD meter, sensors, drones
Precision farming in Indian conditions: issues
Site-specific nutrient management

02Unit 2: Remote Sensing 5 topics

Electromagnetic spectrum and spectral signature
Platforms and sensors; active and passive remote sensing
Resolution: spatial, spectral, temporal, radiometric
Vegetation indices (NDVI)
Crop acreage, yield and stress assessment

03Unit 3: GIS, GPS and Spatial Data 5 topics

Components of GIS
Raster and vector data
Map scale and projections
GPS, DGPS and NavIC
Soil and field mapping

04Unit 4: Variable Rate Technology, Yield Monitoring and Crop Models 4 topics

Prescription maps and variable rate application
Yield monitors and yield maps
Crop simulation models: DSSAT, InfoCrop
Decision support systems

05Unit 5: Nanotechnology in Agriculture 5 topics

Nanoscale and properties of nanoparticles
Synthesis of nanoparticles
Nano-fertilisers (nano urea, nano DAP)
Nano-pesticides and nano-sensors
Safety and regulation of nanomaterials

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You will be able to

Explain the concept, tools and scope of precision farming in Indian conditions
Explain the principles of remote sensing and calculate vegetation indices such as NDVI
Explain GIS, GPS and spatial data and use map scale correctly
Explain variable rate technology, yield monitoring and crop simulation models
Explain nanotechnology, nano-fertilisers, nano-pesticides and nano-sensors in agriculture

Who it is for

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 5 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
Students interested in digital agriculture and agri-tech careers

What you need

Basic computer knowledge
Fundamentals of agronomy and soil science

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

The course follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture syllabus used by UP agricultural universities (CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda) and agriculture colleges of UP state universities. Where your own university syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Do I need to know software?

Basic computer use is enough. Free tools such as QGIS and Google Earth are shown in class.

Are numericals asked?

Yes. NDVI and map scale problems are practised.

Do you give tests?

Yes. Unit tests with MCQs are given.